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About <G6> Rules Interpretation and Different Situations


66001C
26-Oct-2022

Hello, for the 2022-23 VRC Spin Up rules of <G6> Different coaches in our region have different interpretations, so we are very confused and would like to ask the official to help us and get a formal official explanation. We think this is a very important issue because it will seriously affect the players' rights to participate in the competition

I would like to ask you to determine which solution is feasible or illegal through the following example, or how should it be handled? Thank you for your help.

Example 1: During the 10/24 game, Team A participated in the team of 01234A as the "Driver". 11/2 In another different match, team A switched to the team of 01234B and acted as the "Driver".

Example 2: During the 10/24 game, Team A participated in the team of 01234A as the "Driver". 11/2 In another different match, team A was replaced by team 01234B and acted as the "Programer".

Which of the above two options is feasible?

If the type of competition is scrimmage, is this rule still established?

In addition, we would like to confirm the appropriate handling of the following situations:

a. When participating in the ABC competition, player A participates in the team of 01234A. When participating in the XYZ competition, player A switches to the team of 01234B.

b. On Day 1 of the ABC game, player A belongs to 01234A Day 2 of the ABC game, player A belongs to 01234B

c. During the 10/24 game, player A's name appeared in 01234A and 01234B at the same time. What should I do?

d. Player A originally belonged to 01234A, but 01234B advanced to the World Championship. They need more players. Can player A join 01234B?

e. If there is a player in 01234B and there is a car accident on the "day" of the competition, can player A of 01234A go to assist 01234B?

f. Player A is a member of 01234A, but due to the epidemic, he can only participate in 01234B to watch the "practice game". During the game, he does not participate in any game behavior or play, and only communicates with the off-field team during non-match periods. 01234B Did not get any awards at the end of the competition.

g. Player A is a member of 01234A, but due to the epidemic, he can only participate in 01234B to watch the "practice game". During the game, he does not participate in any game behavior or play, and only communicates with the off-field team during non-match periods. 01234B won the practice match "champion" at the end of the game

Please ask REC's Q&A or GDC to assist in arriving back, thank you very much for your help.

G6  
Answered by committee

Thank you for your questions. When interpreting rule <G6> it is important to consider this statement from the rule’s red box:

This rule is intended to block any instance of loaning or sharing Team members for the sole purpose of gaining a competitive advantage.

When any Student switches Teams, they should ensure that the original team’s Robot, code, and other work represent the skill level of the remaining members of the team as described in <G6> and <G6aiii>.

In answer to your specific examples and scenarios:

• Example 1, in which Student A fills the role of Driver for multiple Teams during a single event, is not allowed in the VEX Robotics Competition. No Student may fulfill the roles of Driver, Programmer, Designer, or Builder for more than one VRC Team in a given competition season.

• Example 2, in which Student A fills the role of Driver for one Team during an event and the role of Programmer for another Team during the same event, is not allowed in the VEX Robotics Competition. No Student may fulfill the roles of Driver, Programmer, Designer, or Builder for more than one VRC Team in a given competition season.

• Scenarios A & E, in which Student A moves from Team A to Team B between events or before an event, may be permissible under rules <G6ai> and <G6aii> if the move is for a valid, non-strategic reason. Student A will then be a member of Team B, and ineligible to participate as a member of Team A.

• Scenario B, in which Student A moves from Team A to Team B between the days of a multi-day event, would be discouraged but may be permissible under rules <G6ai> and <G6aii> if the move is for a valid, non-strategic reason. Student A will then be a member of Team B, and ineligible to participate as a member of Team A.

• Scenario C, in which Student A participates with both Team A and Team B during a single event, is not allowed if they are fulfilling the role of Driver, Programmer, Designer, or Builder for the Teams.

• Scenario D, in which Player A wished to move from Team A to Team B for the World Championship, is permissible under the specific restrictions of rule <G6b> and its sub-clause.

• Scenarios F & G, in which Player A attends an event with Team B to observe but does not participate as a Driver, Programmer, Designer, or Builder, are permissible.